It is our pleasure to invite the members and guests to the 2011 International Conference
on Diabetes and Metabolism which will be held in Grand Hilton Seoul Hotel, Seoul, Korea, from 10th to 12th November 2011.

Korean Diabetes Association (KDA) has arranged these important scientific symposia and the extensive educational programs for physicians, researchers and educators. There will be world-renowned speakers in sixteen symposium sessions including Islet biology, insulin secretion, immunology and transplantation, Insulin action & obesity, Clinical diabetes & therapeutics, Epidemiology & genetics, Acute & chronic complication and Behavioral medicine & education. The pertinent issues and technological advances in the broad areas of diabetes mellitus and its updated treatment will be discussed throughout the conference.

This international conference is of significant importance for giving an opportunity for all participants to update and exchange knowledge from basic to clinical and to develop a common vision for the future of diabetes treatment through extensive discussions.

Once again, we would like to express our warmest welcome to you for joining the first ICDM 2011. The organizing committee has been working to make ICDM 2011 a truly memorable experience for all participants. We hope you are able to experience and enjoy unique and wonderful cultural attraction during your stay in Seoul. We look forward to meeting you at the ICDM 2011 in Seoul, Korea.